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very small movements
ultimately results in
the loosening of the
threaded assembly.
Loctite thread
locking adhesives are
the ideal method of
addressing this
problem both for
automotive OEMs and
those involved in
maintenance and
repair. These are
anaerobic adhesives
which means they only cure in the absence of air. This enables the
adhesive, when applied to a bolt, to stay liquid almost indefinitely until
the nut is applied. With no air in the contact areas the adhesive then
solidifies to a tough thermoset plastic. The locked assembly not only
resists vibrational loosening but also prevents corrosion yet can be
dismantled for maintenance, if required.

FAULHABER Precision Gearheads
Contaminated surfaces
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One of the main applications for Loctite thread lockers is a critical one,
securing six studs which connect the oscillating arm onto the gearbox.
possibilities
For this purpose, Končar uses Loctite 243, a medium strength product
that has been recently upgraded to provide good bond strength even on
The new family of planetary
contaminated surfaces. It also provides higher temperature resistance
gearheads FAULHABER GPT.
and performs well on passive metals without an activator. The same Move up a gear where others
product is used for the delicate and demanding task of securing 12 downshift.
radial bolts which hold the tram wheels in place. faulhaber.com/GPT/en
To provide maximum vibration resistance Končar chose Loctite
2701 for the final step of locking the stainless steel earthing wire bolts. NEW
This high strength product is designed for the permanent locking and
sealing of threaded fasteners and is particularly suitable for use on
inactive substrates where maximum resistance to hot oil is required.
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“Our partnership with Loctite has proved the right choice in the
production of our latest tram, we have had absolutely no problems.”
concluded Igor Jagodić, Director of Production at Končar Electrical
Vehicles. “And I am certain our co-operation will intensify even more
with our latest development, a new train.
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